Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $123.94 | 13.600% | $140.7958 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
Purchase #2 | $104.72 | 6.232% | $111.2462 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #3 | $99.70 | 11.715% | $111.3799 | $111.38 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #4 | $138.45 | 4.760% | $145.0402 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
Purchase #5 | $235.63 | 6.823% | $251.707 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
Purchase #6 | $193.37 | 10.741% | $214.1399 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
Purchase #7 | $198.65 | 6.410% | $211.3835 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.46 | $1,185.6925 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.75 | $1,185.60 |